Well looks like Rudy and Bayless are playing themselves out of Portland

Nic may not be so reliable during the playoffs since he's still very young and didn't play much in the playoffs last season. I wouldn't be surprised to see him lean on Webster and Rudy more in the playoffs. In that last game in Denver, Nic did not look ready for it so Nate went with Webster who was absolutely ready for the pressure of the moment.

 

Nic's inconsistency stems from chasing around the opposing teams best player EVERY GAME. Think of the energy he spends on the defensive end on ball denial alone. Its the games that he doesn't have to expend so much energy on the defensive end that he usually lights it up the scoring department.

 

While I see your points, I'm still giving Rudy a pass this season due to his back surgery. But I also think that, back surgery or not, he doesn't create his shot very well and just doesn't seem to jive well in Nates system. However, if we trade both Rudy & Bayless, and given Roy's oft injured status, who will play SG?

 

Quincy Pondexter